Personal Care Attendant - Full Time

Posted 3/5/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in ‑ home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission ‑ driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.   Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com. Role Scope :   This is an opportunity for a mission-driven team player who is passionate about attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of participants in our PACE center and occasionally in the home.  By performing various participant care activities and related non-professional services, you will ensure our participants’ physical, social, and recreational needs are met so that they have the best experience possible when they are in our Habitat Health Center.   Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role   Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.   Continue to raise the bar.  Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.   Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values.   Meets participant’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely and caring manner.   Assists participants with activities of daily living, such as feeding, ambulation and other activities.   Responds to and fulfills participant request or obtains appropriate assistance.   Performs and assists with assigned non-sterile procedures and other assigned tasks in support of participant care.   Prepare and plate food for meal service, following instructions on participants’ dietary cards for specific diets, preferences, and special needs.   Ensures that the participant is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and within reach, and physical privacy is maintained.   Follows established procedure. Knowledge and performance of procedures would be acquired through continuing appropriate nursing education programs or supervised clinical experience.   Maintains clinical and age specific competencies as defined for the assigned.   Collects data and records activity and participant care information on appropriate forms.  Ensures that information is accurate, timely and recorded according to established guidelines.   Provides participant instruction related to safety factors conducive to their care plan and recovery; demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.   Cleans and straightens immediate participant surroundings ensuring that the participant is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and within reach, and physical privacy is maintained.   Assists in maintaining an orderly, clean participant care unit by straightening supply and linen storage, nursing station and equipment area.   On occasion, provides homemaking services in the home including preparing and serving meals and snacks according to specified nutritional needs and dietary restrictions as outlined on the plan of care.  Performs light housekeeping tasks as outlined on plan of care including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, taking out trash, washing dishes and doing laundry.   On occasion, accompany participants for outside appointments.   Contribution is made through active participation to facilitate continuity of participant care.   Observes participants for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in condition including, but not limited to any changes in mood, skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, speech, ambulation, and transfer ability. Promptly reports participant change of condition to nursing or group home staff.   Performs related duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications:    Completion of accredited vocational nursing assistant course, hospital, or comparable participant care experience.  “Comparable experience” should include skills such as:  1) TPR; 2) BP; 3) bed bath; and 4) ADL.   High School diploma/GED   Knowledge of PACE program.   Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.   Knowledge of physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.   Able to manage changing priorities per participant needs.   Effective interpersonal skills to work with participants, caregivers, and staff.   Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.   Ability to be self-directed and able to work independently.   Requires physical strength to perform essential functions of the job (i.e. assist participants with mobility challenges).   A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.   Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test.   Proof of all immunizations are up to date.   Proof of current CPR/BLS certification required or requirement to obtain within 30 days of employment.   Proof of valid CA driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law.   Preferred Qualifications:   Bilingual: Spanish   A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.   Location:   Sacramento, CA (Onsite)   Compensation:  The anticipated base salary range for this position is $22.00 to $26.00 / hour. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.   In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.   At-Will Employment    Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.   Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.   Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19 To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.   Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.   As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.   Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs, practices, or observances that require accommodation.   If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or receive other employment benefits and privileges, please contact us at  careers@habitathealth.com .   We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.   E-Verify Participation Notice    Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.   If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.   E-Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completed the Form I-9 and to the extent permitted by applicable law.   Habitat Health complies with all federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.   Beware of Scams and Fraud    Habitat Health is committed to protecting job seekers from recruitment scams. Please ensure that you submit applications only through Habitat Health's official careers website or authorized job boards.   Official communications from Habitat Health recruiters and team members will come from email addresses ending in @habitathealth.com. Habitat Health will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment, or provide sensitive financial information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.   If you receive suspicious communications claiming to represent Habitat Health, we encourage you to exercise caution and independently verify the communication before responding.   If you believe you have been the victim of a recruitment scam or fraudulent job posting, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its fraud reporting website at reportfraud.ftc.gov.  

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